[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Government/dwp will be happy. Theres a bit more money saved eh?

But seriously...if they are ill enough to die while awaiting appeals or after being found 'fit'...then surely this proves the tests arent fit for purpose and that the governments mantra of 'the genuine ill have no reason to worry' is a load of bollocks. Then again, the whole point of the tests are to get people off sickness benefits so I guess they are doing their 'purpose' in a way.

Hi vicky
I think this goes some way to explaining that..

''Conservative MP Jeremy Lefroy said Atos should be placed in the "last chance saloon" by the government.There was concern from Labour's Sheila Gilmour that 43% of people who were found fit for work were not working the following year and were not receiving benefits. "Where are they?" she asked''

The real reason for them... They are so difficult, confusing and traumatic to complete some just don't bother? ..